Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant, Part-Time, Day ShiftCommunity Care is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team.  This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This is a part-time opportunity at our 3220 W. Vliet Street - Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, WI facility. Dental Assistant Job Responsibilites: Act as chair-side assistant for Dentists and Dental Hygienists during dental procedures. Prepares operatory for member treatment as required. Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the Dentist. Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols. Assist Dental staff in ensuring member records are up-to-date – documentation is completed timely. Maintains member list and monitors member flow. Prepares, sets up, monitors and maintains dental equipment and areas. Ensures proper sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment. Monitor tasks from PC/Team; maintaining recall; make appointments with members, member’s guardians, group homes; make arrangement for transportation for internal dental appointments; send referrals, authorizations to specialists for member’s care. Dental Assistant Job Requirements: ·         Education: High School Diploma or GED required. ·         Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Preferred: Knowledge of electronic appointment scheduling system, dental assistance experience. Dental Assistant Job Schedule: ·         Monday - Thursday 8:00AM - 4:30PM ·         32 hours per week    About Community Care Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 15 counties we serve. Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle. Compensation and Benefits: Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day, that is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes: Generous, paid time off Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.) Flexible benefits plan Employee referral program Coworkers care program Retirement plan with employer contribution Employee Assistance Program Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer #IND123